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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Successful Cwsarian Operation.

A Baltimore dispatch of yesterday says: The Csesarian operation, one of the rarest and most difficult surgical operations known, was performed Tuesday evening at the lying in hospital of the University of Maryland, by Dr. J. Ernest Neale, physician in charge, the subject being Hester Cox, young colored woman. The operation was begun at 6 o'clock and lasted an hour and a quarter. Both mother and child are doing we'll and indications point to complete success. This operation has been successful only once be- fore in hospital practice in the United States, the other instance occurring in New York a number of years ago, when Professor Lusk performed the operation.
 This operation was most successfully per formed in this city number of years ago by Dr. T. B. Townsend, now of New York city.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
THE NEW HAVEN BANKS.
They Give Their Moral and Financial
 Support to the Hartford Banks in

They Give Their Moral and Financial
 Support to the Hartford Banks in
 the Wheeler Prosecution Matter.
 At meeting of the representatives of the banks of this city held on Wednesday the matter of the Wheeler prosecution by the Hartford Phoenix bank was discussed, and it was agreed that the sympathy of the New Haven banks, together with their moral and financial support, should be rendered to the Hartford banks. A committee was appointed to go to Hartford and confer with the Hart ford bankers. Ls
 Report From Bridgeport.
 THE CAPTAIN OF A SCHOONER TELLS STORY
 AND WILL MAKE AFFIDAVIT TO THE TRUTH
 OF HIS STATEMENTS.
 The Bridgeport Farmer last night has the
 following article about the workings of the firm of E. s. Wheeler & Co. in that city:
 sNone of the Bridgeport banks suffered by the failure of E. s. Wheeler & Go. of New Haven, but it now comes to light that 8 city, which has had dealings with the in- solvent New Haven firm for the past three years or more, is a victim through having
 bogus goods palmed off on them. E.S.Wheel- CT & Co. have sold and delivered to the Bridgeport parties referred to American iron as bona fide English pig iron. The captain of schooner now discharging a cargo at this port |" tells the following story: 'One day early in the summer season just past while lying idle in New York, broker came aboard my craft, and asked me if I wanted 8 cargo Upon assuring him that should be glad of one he promised me Ishould have one if would not give anything away. Accord ing to the conditions he imposed I was to go to Poughkeepsie and get load of short pig iron (broken) and take it to Bridgeport It was consigned to large manufacturing com pany in that city. When I arrived at
 Bridgeport telegraphed to B. s. Wheeler & en me by the broker. The broker told me confdentially that for three
 years E. S. Wheeler & Go. had sold the firm in this city American pig iron for English
 pig, and that as long as the firm were satis- fed it was all right. The broker told me to
 tell the agent of the Bridgeport firm, if l were asked where the iron came from, that did not know, and he instructed my crew to say that it came from New York, which was true, as it came from that State. At this city the compsny's agent was not satisfied with my statement in regard to bringing the cargo from New York and asked to see the bills of lading. These, of course, were all right as it formerly came on barges from New
 York. and so the bills of lading did not disclose the real crookedness of the scheme. MT. Wheeler came to this city from New Haven and the transaction was completed to the ap- parent satisfaction of the purchasers. was paid the money due me, but I went away satisfied that E. S. Wheeler & Co. were do- ing some crooked work The captain who told this story says that he would be willing to make an affidavit to his statements as given above"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
VIII Be Sold at 2.5Oc.

Extra heavy silk umbrellas guaranteed to wear, with choice handles such as silver, buck horn, natural witch hazel, silver hazel, real palmetto, ivory and celluloid, all worth $6
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
nIAnmarURrnna.

Dairy Commissioner Tatem will, within a short time, turn in about $900 to the State treasurer as the results of fines and costs in his oleomargarine precautions. MT. Tatem was directed by the last legislature to inspect molasses also. Out of the first eight or nine samples taken from reputable stores five have already been declared adulterated. He is awaiting further advices before taking action, as there seems no evidence of an in- tention to cheat in the matter
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
A Sad Bereavement.

Officer John McGrath of the Grand street precinct is again called to mourn the loss of a child-a boy g months old. Jimmie, as he was familiarly called, was bright child and the pride of his parents, who have the sympathy of many friends in their hour of bereavement. The immediate cause of his death was pneumonia, after a long illness which baffied the best medical skill. This makes the second child that Officer McGrath has lost in ten months. The funeral takes place this CFriday) afternoon from his par ents' residence, 154 Wallace street, at 3 o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
IN BRIDGEPORT.
The Coming Grand Holiday Illum1na-
 ton I'm That City.

The Coming Grand Holiday Illumfna-
 ton I'm That City.
 About 150 Bridgeport business men who have subscribed to the fund for erecting arches in Main street and Fairfield avenue to provide grand holiday illumination attend eda meeting in that city Wednesday to fur ther the project. All the money needed will be forthcoming. Thousands of Chinese lan- terms are to be suspended from the arches and displayed at the front of the buildings all along the line of the illumination. In addition every arch is to be covered and fes- tooned with evergreens, thus making even in the daytime notable and impressive holi- day spectacle. The Wheeler 6 Wilson band will play. Similar affairs in St. Louis, Min neapolis and other western cities have been immense successes.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
STRUCK A WRECK.

Schooner Wrecked Of Branford
 Yesterd0Y-The Crew Taken From the Rigging Rescued After Nine
 Hours-Vessel and Cargo a Total
 Loss.
 The schooner "Billow'' of Trenton, from Philadelphia for Hartford with a cargo of soft coal, struck a sunken wreck off Brap- ford beacon about 10 o'clock yesterday morn ing and rapidly filled with water. The crew climbed into the rigging and were rescued nine hours later by Captain T. A. Scott's tug Cassie. The vessel and cargo are probably A total loss
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Royal ArcaMunl.

The oficers-elect of Davenport council, Royal Arcanum, are as follows: H. E. Benton regent, W.K. Wright vice regent, F. Fisher orator, J B. .Judson past regent, ED. .Grinnell secretary, F. s. Hamilton collector, George B. Jones treasurer, I. H. Stoddard chaplain, A. J. Rawson guide, E. R. Parry warden, J.. A. Ryerson sentry, George E. Bradnack or ganist: trustees, w. E. Morgan, E.O. Brown, J. O. Newton.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

Every OvercOat in our Mems, Youths, Boys and ChiIdren's depart ments has been marked down to close them out We have had 8 rattIing OVercOat sale through the months of October and November, and this month we propose to clear our counters of every heavygarment on them. This morning we open fire on several huHdr splendid Win ter OVercORts of plain and Fur Beavers, Ker- seys, MeltOns. Cassi. meres, Heavy DiagOn- aIs and ChinchillaS. Some of these garments are sRtin.lined through out, most of them have silk sleeve Things.
 Among this dfsplRy8re as fine OVercOats as we ever offered our trade, coats that sold freely at 15. IS, 20, 23, 95. 29, 30 and $34. Every one of these coats h8Vebeen marked down from $2 to S5 each. Our entire stock i'm Boys and Cllil- dren's department has received the saTnetreat- ment as the Men'S--.. every garment marked | down. We make a grand mark-dOWn sale at close of each seasons business, and republic know that when we say we have marked our goods down, that it means business every time. Our entire stock of Mems Heavy Listers, Reefers and Vests, and all cold weather gar mentS marked down to close. First to come will be sure of finding their size. We wish to call special attention r. to cur. plain heavy Over coats marked down to $, 6, s and $1O. Also B0ys' and ChiIdren's s OVercORts, marked down to 3, A. ;, 6 and $7. Everyone of them are bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The Railroad Commissioner Resume

N
 Grade Crossing Hearings.
 The railroad commissioners have passed an order relative to the grade crossings in the town of Westbrook. They have ordered that one of the four highways over the railroad tracks be closed up entirely. Two of the re- maining three will cross the track by bridges and the other below grade. The town will have to build new highway, but the ex~ pense of removing the crossings will be borne by the railroad. The commissioners will give Madison's eight grade crossings attention at hearing to take place at East River on January Il.
 The Derby railroad has filed a petition with the commissioners asking for permis- sion to build new depot on Commerce street, New Haven. The Consolidated road asks permission to abandon the present sta- tion in East Haven.
 At Shelton, January 4, the commissioners will hear petitions in reference to the exten- sion of the Derby road.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
New London,. Wealthy men.

New London's heaviest individual tax payers are: M. w. Bacon, $55, 900; Angus tus Brandegee, $64, 1000; Jonathan N. Harris, $13O,0OO; F. w. Lawrence $56,0OO; S. D. Lawrence, 75,000; Anna H. Perkins, S62,- 900, and Charles A. Williams, $86, ,OOO. Governor Waller goes on the list at $11 ,OO0 The grand list has increased from $6, 7O5, ,468 in 1880 to S7. .819 387
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Pc ultry Cheaper Than Mea
MEMS GOODS FOR XMAS

At Dudley's, 799 Chapel Street. Embroidered suspenders in glass boxes. Silk suspenders in glass boxes. Satin suspenders in glass boxes. Suspenders for embroidery. Gold-mounted silk umbrellas. Silver-mounted silk umbrellas. Gold and silver mounted canes. Cravats, the largest assortment. Lined kid and dogskin gloves. Street, dress and driving gloves. Leather collar and cuff boxes. Leather toilet sets. Leather travelling cases. House coats. Bath robes. Muffiers and handkerchiefs. The largest assortment of mems furnishing goods and the lowest prices in New Haven.
 GEORGE E. DUDLEY, d14 16 F 799 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
HOWARD AVENUE CHURCH.

Chinese Customs Happily Illustrated
 Last Evening.
 The concert and entertainment given by the Chinese students at the Howard avenue Congregational church last evening was well attended. The company consists of five per sons and they gave very interesting enter- tainment. The programme included an ex- planation of idol worship by Chew Sue Chung in priests robes, illustrated by real idols centuries old from the great temple Of Canton; hymns and songs in Chinese Ian guage exhibition of musical instruments and Chinese art. Mrs. Chew Sue Chung told of the life of Chinese girls and of the mar riage customs of China. This was followed by portion of the three days ceremony that accompanies wedding in that country. The marriage ceremony was also gone through with by members of the company in cos tune. Supper was served from 6:30 to o'clock and was well attended, the tables be- ing filled during most of the time. At the leurio art exhibition many interesting things were to be seen, each article cheerfully ex- p1ained by the student in charge. At the bazaar table, presided over by young ladies of the congregation bewitchingly attired in Chinese costumes, fancy articles were for sale. The ladies in charge of the supper and sale were Misses Mary Northrop, Mamie Lee, Carrie Beard, Maud Beckley and Louisa Countryman.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
A BAPTIST PREACHER.
Hls Position in the Denomination
 What is to be the Resultq

what Is 10 De the hesuItf
 It is rumored in Hartford, says the Times, that Rev. L. L. Potter of the First Baptist church in Hartford called his standing com mittes together few evenings since and frankly informed them that his views were not in harmony with certain we'll known principles of the church-immersion as a saving ordinance, and close com mmunion, we presume. The closest ties of love and friend- ship bind together Mir. Potter and his peo- pie and his services are valued very highly. He surrenders none of his broad and firm be- lief in the truths of Christianity, but he does not believe with the church that immersion is an important ordinance, nor that the use fulness of the church is promoted by close communion. He might have concealed his views, but such 8 course would be repugnant to @ man of his high -mindedness. The out come is awaited with interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The Coming PouI1rv show.

The New Haven Poultry association's show will be held in the pole rink here January 5, 6, and g. Entries close December 29, and should be addressed George F. Howard, secretary, box 1885, New Haven. The Meriden show, it will be remembered, is to be omitted this year. The premium list is in circulation
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Pictures of All Grndes.

That is, all good grades, are for sale at Cutters Art Store. Special provision has been made for those who want to buy real ly good picture at from $3 to $6, and just as good provision for those who want to buy the finest etehings.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Died in Orange.

Yesterday Augusta A., wife of Elford c. Russell, died at her home in Orange. The deceased had been i'll for about two years. She was forty-siA years of age. The funeral services will take place from the Orange Con- gregational church Sunday afternoon at one
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Cutters Window.

In addition to the elegant screen that at. tracts crowd at all times of the day, there is also copy of the new engraving of e'Sheridan's Charge at Five Forks"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
ChristmaR Sale.

The Christmas sale under the auspices of the St. Peter's guild opened at the parlors of St. Pauls church last evening. fine dis play of fancy articles was on sale, and de- spite the unpleasant weather many availed themselves of the opportunity to make pur- chases for the holiday season. The sale will be continued during to-day and this even- i..r.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
SILK UMBRELLAS AT HALF PRICE

We have just bought another lot of hne silk umbrellas, all manufactur. ers' samples, which we shall dispose of at half price-Thfs fs P Ositively the last lot this season, therefore do noI delay your purchase-Already many of our patrons are waiting for this lot as they know by experience how quick we are selling these samples Read the prices and call at once. IA karat gold mounted silk umbrellas, reg u1ar value $5,
 Will Be Sold at 2.5Oe. Extra heavy silk umbrellas guaranteed to wear with choice handles such as silver, buck horn, natural witch hazel, silver hazel, real palmetto, ivory and celluloid, all worth $6 to $S,
 Our Price for These $3.9S. We have among this sample lot some very fine umbrellas, all imported handles, manu- facturers' price, $1O to $15,
 We Offer These at Half Price. We shall have no more samples this season after this lot is disposed of Notice our prices for regular goods which we are selling 25 to 50 per cent. leGs than other stores-Every silk umbrella sold In this establish" ment warranted for years. Gloria silk umbrellas at 98c.
 Gloria silk umbrellas, with silver mount ing, at $1.25. Silk umbrellas, with fine gold or sterling silver mounting, sold everywhere at $3,
 our Price $1.9S. Good alpaca umbrellas at 98c. Fine mohair umbrellas at $1.25. Real rubber umbrellas at 98c. Best Scotch gingham umbrellas, paragon frame, at 69c.
 One hundred school umbrellas at 39c.
 Mendel & Freedman's,
 772 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

For butter, for bonbons, for pickles, for olives, for preserves, for berries, for salads and for all sorts of uses, at
 CUTLER's ART STORE
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

That is, everybody who visits Cutters Art Store, because the elegant stock in itself gives pleasure and because they know ex- actly where to go to buy their Christmas presents,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Friday, December I6. 1887.
NEW INVERTEBRATES TO-DAY.

For sale-House-J. P. Phillips.
 I,-aa Gnst-1Ictious-American Tea Company. Groceries and Provisions-W S. Hickey HoIiday Display Mcintyre, Mcguire & Co. inyestment Securities c. Warren & Go. Meeting-Board of Aldermen. Plush Wraps-Brooks & Co. Potatoes-W. R. Lloyd. Poultry Cheaper Than Meat-F. s. Andrew & O. Removal-Dr A. B. Smith. Silk Umbrelas-Mendel & Freedman. Wanted-Girl-29 Park Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
STEALING CHICKENS.
Expectations of Late 1n BranfOrd a
 Other PIaces-The Thieves Arrested

DepredatiOns of Late 1n BranfOrd and
 other Places-The Thieves Arrested.
 Last night Hiram Shepard and Edward Sperry, who reside on Congress avenue near West river, were arrested by Detective Reilly and Officers Loughlin, Mccarthy and Mar shall. In their possession were found seve~ ral pieces of harness and also a bag contain ing twenty-five or more dressed chickens all ready for market. For some time these two have been disposing of dressed chickens at the very low price of ten cents apound. They even offered to sell some to policemen and give them extra weight. People of Branford and other places outside the city have been complaining of having chickens stolen, but no trace could be got of the thieves One night l&st week Branfordite awoke to find that fifty of his fowls were missing Several complaints have been made by parties on Congress avenue near where Shepard and Sperry lived that they had lost harnesses It is thought that the ones who have been com mitting these thefts have been caught.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

Given Away Free
 Every day until January 1st. We have placed in our show window sample of our special Christmas presents to be given away to all purchasers of one pound of tea. They consist of large majolica pitchers, decorated China pitchers, majolica butter dishes, elaborate vases (ten inches high), china cups and sau- cers, glass and majolica dishes, handsome albums, nine inch nickel plated shears just what every young and old lady wants), large size wax dolls, children's sets, etc., etc. Just look in our window and see for yourself. Remember they are given away every day. Holiday goods sold for cash at bottom prices. All goods guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Centennial American Tea compa- ny, 363 State street. N. B.-Handsome eal- enaars given away gratis Christmas week with fire alarm signals. d12 If
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
For a RPaaama.

There is nothing better than a rubber coat or cloak, the largest stock at the lowest price at the Goodyear rubber store, 73 Church afT
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
6s Toys! TOYa!19

Just received an invoice of imported rub Der toys for presents at the Goodyear rubber store, 73 Church street. Call and examine 4baro
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON D. O., a, m., Dec. 16, leS7, For Connecticut and eastern New York: Colder fair weather, fresh to brisk northwest winds di- minishing in force. backing to westerly, becoming southerly in the northern portion of eastern New York
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

FOrGy-NInth Annual of 0. CovvIeS & Co.
 The forty ninth annual meeting of C.. Cowles & Go. was held yesterday. The fol- lowing named gentlemen were elected di- rectors: R. P. Cowles, Charles L. English, E. s. Greeley, E. N. Shelton, s. E. Elmore, H. G. Newton, R. E. Rice.
 At an adjourned directors meeting the following officers were elected: President Ruel P. Cowles; secretary, F. L. Cowles; treasurer, T. T. Welles. After voting g semi-annuai dividend of 3 per cent. the meeting adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
OldCut Glass Diahea.

Cutler has good stock of pretty rose jars.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Paul GIadstone nog.
Everxbodx Ia Pleaaed.

A beautiful etching of the head of the
 famous dog at Cutters.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Riacuif IRra

A pretty cup and saucer, such as Cutler sells, makes good present.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

No lady should live in perpetual fear and suffer from the more serious troubles that SO often appear when Dr. Kilmer's Complete Female Remedy is certain to prevent and cure Tumor and Cancer there.
 Sold and recommended by Wells & Cal houn, wholesale agents, New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Rose Jars.

At Cutters, some at 25O, some at $S, at $7.50, at $8, at $11.5O per dozen.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

Plush wraps, SIS, $2O, s9a, $25, at Brooks & Co. s, Chapel, corner State. Seal sacques, 33 to A bust measure, in stock. Silk um- brellas, satchels, muffs and boas for holiday presents. Brooks & Co.,, Chapel, cor. State.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Free Tnntructione,

Until Christmas we will give away with one pound of tea one of our electrical instruc- tors, fascinating method of imparting in structions combined with amusement. Five different subjects: Geography, grammar, conundrums, matrimony and history; they answer questions correct every time. We have handsome line of holiday gifts, most of them retail for 35c, that we are giving with one pound of tea. Come in the morning and avoid the crowd in the afternoon.
 AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
 4O5 State St., (Near Court.) John w. Gilson, Manager.
 Poultry Cheaper Than Meat. Now is the time to buy poultry. Stocks are large, prices low. d16 2t.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
VOL. LV.
SuhscrTDtiou Hates

subscription Hates. OLn YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $3.UO; rHRET MONTHS, $1.50; ONE MONTH, DO CENTS ONE WEEK, 15 GENTS; SINGLE COPIES, CENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Glass Plumbers,

Cutler makes fine selections and sells them 1or
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Finger Bowls.
Old Cups and saucer

Cutler has nice glass and cut glass finger bowls. Good Christmas presents.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Trees
Toys!

Toys! Frees
 And ornaments. A ship load of toys, musical instruments, ornaments and 800 Christmas trees at Ashmun's, ,266 George street. d12 12t See Johnson & Brothers ad. on third page. Take D. K. and be o. K. See ad: m7tf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
FANCY GROCERIES.

REASONABLE AND DESIRABLE ARTICLES. Table Raisins, New Paper Shell Almonds, Pulled Figs, Shelled Almonds for Salting, French Prunes; Citron, Orange and Lemon Stuffed Prunes, Peel, Erie and Camembert Cheese, Fruits Glace in cartons, Florida Oranges,
 Rowntree's English Chocolates, Florida Tanjarines, Imported Biscuits. Peaches and Figs in Brandy, Canned Plum Pudding, Green Turtle and Terrapin Soup. Finest Olive Oil,
 Bent's Water Crackers,
 Canton Ginger,
 Perry's Vegetables in glass, Fruit Cake in tins,
 Queen and Crescent
 [Olives. Imported Sauces and Condiments
 Champagnes, Clarets, Wines. EDW. E. HALL & SON,
 ITO Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Free Samples.
Gfven Away Free

Try our Royal Java coffee. 458 State street, A. M. FooTE. d16Q